Curriculum & Instruction Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee • Elizabeth, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities, the IRC provides resettlement, education, and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. Over the past eight years, the Refugee Youth Program at IRC NJ has developed partnerships with Union, Essex, and Hudson County public schools, community-based organizations, and local colleges and universities to support the positive development of refugee youth and their communities in New Jersey. The Refugee Youth Program provides year-round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools. SCOPE OF WORK: The goal of the youth programs is to help refugee and immigrant children and youth adapt successfully to elementary, middle, and high schools and prepare for college, career, and beyond while meeting their short and long-term educational needs and supporting refugee/immigrant youth’s social-emotional well-being and English language development.

Requirements

• Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post- secondary institution within last 2 years.
• Currently pursuing or have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, education, public health, or related fields.
• Experience working with children and youth in the context of educational and social programs.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable.
• Fluency in a second language preferred (i.e., Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Kiswahili, and Haitian Creole).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience using Microsoft and digital platforms such as: Excel, Forms, Word, Canva.
• Shows empathy, patience, cooperation, and interpersonal skills while working as a team and working with clients.
• Has a high understanding or working knowledge of lesson planning and curriculum.
• Availability to commit 15–20 hours a week in person.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plan for a targeted age and proficiency level for one week of instruction.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation of English pre/post assessments and classroom observational assessments.
• Support the creation and development of age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Collaborate with SEAD Interns to facilitate Social Emotional Learning Instruction
• Collaborate effectively with teachers and fellow interns to support program delivery.
• Provide additional classroom support as needed.
• Co-facilitate lessons and activities to engage and support youth participants.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees